"Happy Endings" was a great show that was canceled too soon. ABC via YouTube

Hulu was created as a way of bringing the best of television into the streaming world. At that, it's been a huge success. Plus, they've even created a few great shows of their own.

But like any streaming service, it can be crowded and hard to navigate.

Hulu has a wide variety of shows from all networks both past and present. Recently, Hulu decided to close its free streaming service, meaning you have to have a subscription to watch. After looking through all these great shows, you'll realize that it is totally worth the price.

Here are the 17 best shows on Hulu you might not have heard of, but should be watching.

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"Billy on the Street" (truTV)

What it's about: Comedian Billy Eichner hits the streets of New York and asks strangers their opinions all the pop culture that matters to him.

Why you should watch it: This show is an excellent twist on the tried-and-true man on the street model: instead of asking objective questions, Eichner asks people their opinions and yes, there are wrong answers here.

"Billy on the Street" has come a long way. It started as a low budget show on Funny Or Die and has now made its way on TV. Through that transition, Eichner has continued uproariously anarchic spirit. But now, Tina Fey, Julianne Moore, and Will Ferrell come along to play "For A Dollar."

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"Bob's Burgers" (FOX)

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What it's about: Bob Belcher, his wife, and three children run a burger shop.

Why you should watch it: With the endless jokes and background gags, "Bob's Burgers" feels like a Netflix original series when it is, in fact, on FOX. The show is filled with brilliant puns (every episode presents a new burger of the day) and one of the most talented voice acting casts out there. Unlike most animated shows, it's heavily improvised, and it really works.

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"The Carmichael Show" (NBC)

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What it's about: Set in Charlotte, North Carolina, comedian Jerrod Carmichael (Jerrod Carmichael) navigates life with his live-in girlfriend and his parents and brother.

Why you should watch it: "The Carmichael Show" proves the impossible: shows with laugh tracks can still make you laugh. Along with jokes, episodes of "The Carmichael Show" have addressed everything from Black Lives Matter to rape accusations against Bill Cosby head-on. You won't believe this is a prime time show on NBC. It rightfully gets compared to socially conscious sitcoms of the past such as "All in the Family."

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"Casual" (Hulu)

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What it's about: A man who started a dating app (Tommy Dewey) and his newly divorced sister (Michaela Watkins) move back in together and try to navigate adult life.

Why you should watch it: Don't let the half hour run time fool you: this show veers towards drama sometimes more than comedy. At times, it can be a little much. But the performances are excellent, and the show does an excellent job at showing what loneliness feels like in a technology-obsessed world. "Casual" can be rewarding for reasons you might not expect.

"Community" (NBC)

What it's about: After getting disbarred, Jeff Winger (Joel McHale) attends Greendale Community College and falls in with a group of fellow misfits.

Why you should watch it: "Community" had an incredibly turbulent run when it was on NBC.

It was constantly on the verge of cancellation, its showrunner Dan Harom was replaced and later brought back, and the show eventually fizzled out during its fifth and final season on Yahoo Screen. But during this show's glory days of its first three seasons, there was really nothing like it. From paintball wars to multiple timelines, this show is a piece of meta genius that's earned its incredibly passionate fanbase.

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"Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" (The CW)

What it's about: Hotshot New York lawyer Rebecca Bunch (Rachel Bloom) turns down a big promotion and moves to West Covina, California to win over her summer camp ex-boyfriend Josh Chan (Vincent Rodriguez III).

Why you should watch it: "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" was off-putting when it was first released: it was a musical comedy with a bad title. However, once you actually watch the show you'll fall in love.

The show is filled with bright, colorful music numbers that may or may not just be the illusions of a woman constantly on the verge of a mental breakdown. Come for "West Covina" and stay for "Sexy Getting Ready Song." It will make you a believer in a lot of things: romantic comedies, musicals, and shows on The CW. It'll also introduce you to Rachel Bloom who is one of the funniest and most talented people working in Hollywood today.

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"Difficult People" (Hulu)

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What it's about: Bitter best friends Julie (Julie Klausner) and Billy (Billy Eichner) try to make it in comedy while angering almost everyone around them.

Why you should watch it: Klausner and Eichner are best friends in real life, so their chemistry shows. "Difficult People" is Hulu's best original comedy to date. Now in its second season, "Difficult People" feels like what people waiting for the new season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" have been looking for. It's mean, hilarious, and doesn't care if you don't get every pop culture reference.

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"The Eric Andre Show" (Adult Swim)

What it's about: Comedian Eric Andre and his sidekick Hannibal Buress host a different kind of late night talk show.

Why you should watch it: As a late night talk show, "The Eric Andre Show" shares almost nothing in common with "The Tonight Show" or "The Daily Show." Instead, Andre likes to cause chaos. Sometimes, he'll have on "George Clooney." Most episodes end with him destroying his own set. This is a special kind of lunacy that you need to embrace.

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"Happy Endings" (ABC)

What it's about: Yes, another show about six best friends in a big city.

Why you should watch it: But "Happy Endings" isn't just another "Friends" retread. "Happy Endings" is one of the funniest sitcoms ever put on network television, with particularly outstanding comedy work from Adam Pally, Casey Wilson, and Damon Wayans Jr. The show goes to absolutely absurd heights and if you're on board, then you're on board.

After many threats of cancellation, the show was officially pulled off ABC after its third season. While the promise of a fourth season forever looms in the air, every episode is currently on Hulu and waiting to be watched and then watched again and again.

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"Party Down" (Starz)

What it's about: A group of actors work in a catering service while trying to chase their impossible Hollywood dreams.

Why you should watch it: "Party Down" is one of the great examples of a show canceled before it could hit its stride, only to become a cult classic later on. "Party Down" is one of the greatest comedies you'll ever watch about cynicism and crushed dreams that also earns its miraculously happy ending. It might have ended after two seasons, but it lives on in streaming forever.

"Fargo" (FX)

What it's about: Based on the classic Coen Brothers movie of the same name, "Fargo" follows crime and justice in the frozen landscape of Minnesota.

Why you should watch it: The excellent first season extended the film's premise of a botched crime into an entire season of television.

Then, in season two, the show really made itself distinct by going back to 1979 and introducing a whole new cast of eccentric characters. This show is perfect for anyone craving a dark crime comedy. And the fact that every season introduces a new story and new characters means so many exciting possibilities for this young drama's future.

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"Kroll Show" (Comedy Central)

What it's about: A sketch show in which a majority of the characters are played by comedian Nick Kroll.

Why you should watch it: "Kroll Show" turned a lot of people off at first, but it's a sketch show unlike any you've ever seen. It contains season long arcs, running jokes, and interconnecting characters. Among the many hilarious characters, Kroll plays a publicist named Liz, a bouncer named Bobby Bottleservice, and an old man who likes to prank people by giving them "too much tuna."

Instead of letting the jokes go on until they got old, Kroll decided to end the show on his own terms after three seasons. Television would be better off if more creators thought the same way.

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"The Last Man on Earth" (FOX)

Will Forte stars on Fox's comedy with the deceptive title "The Last Man on Earth."
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What it's about: After a virus wipes out mankind, Phil Miller (Will Forte), who never amounted to much in his life, thinks he's the last man alive. But then, he realizes he isn't alone.

Why you should watch it: While it might have been cool to see the show play more on the original concept that there is only one man alive, the show has gone into a fine direction with its ensemble. Season two, especially, found its legs as Phil became more and more likable. "The Last Man on Earth" proves that, yes, even the apocalypse can be funny.

"Rick and Morty" (Adult Swim)

What it's about: Morty (Justin Roiland) and alcoholic scientist of a grandfather Rick (Justin Roiland) go on adventures through space and time.

Why you should watch it: Best defined as a dark twist on "Back to the Future," "Rick and Morty" has shot its way up as perhaps the best animated show on television. While co-creator Dan Harmon is best known for "Community," this show might really be his masterpiece.

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"UnREAL" (Lifetime)

What it's about: A behind-the-scenes look behind the scenes of "Everlasting," a popular reality show with some dark secrets.

Why you should watch it: "UnREAL" polarized its fans in its second season. Regardless, season one is still worth checking out. It's a perfect mix of soap opera and satire, skewering a culture obsessed with shows like "The Bachelor." Plus, the performances from Shiri Appleby and Constance Zimmer are unlike anything else you'll see on television.

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"You're the Worst" (FXX)

Why you should watch it: "You're the Worst" has a lot more to say about modern dating than you might realize. In its second season, it did something daring: it took on depression, head on, and it knew when to keep quiet and let the drama flow. You've never seen anything quite like Gretchen's breakdown. It's the kind of performance that should have guaranteed Aya Cash an Emmy nomination.